Abstract
We report a case of rapidly progressive encephalopathy and generalized chorea due to HIV encephalitis. The patient was a 24-year-old man known to be HIV-seropositive for 4 years. The severity of the movement disorder resulted in rhabdomyolysis. Sepsis developed and he died after a 21-day hospitalization. Pathologic study revealed prominent neuronal loss and gliosis of subcortical regions. Acute encephalopathy with generalized chorea may be a rare consequence of HIV encephalitis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1163-1165 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Neurology |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology